SSV vs E63 AMG ..

Need specs of both cars.
Wouldn't stress on how much he paid for it. Allot of the value in them things comes from the fancy things on the inside as well.

 

And luxury car/import tax.

 

Yeah I was thinking its probably sold for less then half of that in Europe.

 

2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Price, Specs & More | RSportsCars.com

according to the above website, the E63 AMG has 525hp, 630Nm, and does 0-100 in 4.5 seconds.

the ssv has 362hp, 530Nm, and does 0-100 in 5.6 seconds.

so to answer your question.... no, upgraded cam, tune, exhaust, air intake wont get you what you need to beat the E63. it'll certainly help though!
a relatively mild supercharged setup (no need for upgraded engine internals) should be enough.

 

What's the weight difference like?

 

nothing in it

1765kg E63, 1777kg SSV

 

Because Holden are relying on an engine design that is not hugely different from something 40 years ago, granted its tried and proven but at the end of the day its not state-of-the-art.

Whereas Mercedes, and by extension AMG, have engines that rely on new and better designs.

But in comparison, I would WAAAAAAY prefer to do backyard mechanics on the Holden.

Also, the E63 does 8000rpm, hence why it doesn't have a huge amount more torque, but does have a substantial difference in power.

 

Thats like 391kw at the engine so would prob be around 330/40 at the wheels, not bad for a standard car

 

Because the base cost of the AMG motor to the manufacturer is probalby $35,000 or more whilst the HSV motor is around $2,000 or less.

Reaper

 

haha woops

 

Blind much?

Type: Handbuilt AMG V8 introduced on SL63 AMG Roadster
Displacement: 6.2 liters
Induction: Naturally aspirated
Horsepower: 525 bhp
Torque: 465 lb-ft. (630 Nm)

 

Bingo!

Nothing wrong with the LSx engines. But as standard they're fitted to cars that cost less the 100k. So they're aren't going to spend 2/3 the value of the car on a motor.

The AMG is an exotic car, the SSV is not. You can make a 5.7 pull 500hp, its been done before. So a 6.0 or 6.2ltr will do it no worries. It's all money.

 

Them Germans build good gear...I'd go this way too if I had the cash.

 

dont forget merc and all that german jazz are pretty much built to drive 200-300 k's on the autobahn, i wouldnt be suprised if a merc v6 would pull away from a ss

 

I would LOL.

Not all mercs are built to go that fast. The basic run of the mill Mercs are expensive commodores IMO. As far as performance goes anyway.

 

i guess, thats just my opinion.. ive been in germany on the autobahn in a vw passat wagon doing 250+ in a 4 cylinder turbo and the car ran like a commy doin 120-130

 

Your SV6 would do the same thing bud.

My SS will sit on 140 and you wouldn't even notice.

 

mate all you need is to be geared right and you can sit on any speed comfortably, most new cars these days have enough power and torque, the difference is how long it takes you to get upto speed